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A post-postprandial peregrination along Hong Kong's harbor allows us to say farewell to the city before flying home the next morning. Mary displays the little packages of tea given to us by Yan Toh Heen Restaurant.

To celebrate my birthday and Mary's and my informal anniversary, we dined at the two-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Yan Toh Heen. This was easily the best Cantonese meal we've ever had. And their signature cocktail, complete with gold leaf adornment, was one of the best cocktails I've ever had.

Hong Kong has had a severe housing shortage for centuries. In a modern attempt to alleviate the crunch, city planners have been building huge housing developments in the New Territories, like this complex on Lantau Island.

Hong Kong's take on the Hollywood Walk of Stars features a mix of western and Chinese movie stars. This piece of street photography includes a live human cleaning the mural between the images of Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe.

Back in Yangon for our final day before flying out to Hong Kong, we visited the large central Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market. A group of young novice nuns meanders through the thousands of stalls asking for alms.

The staff at our Inle Lake resort were kind enough to put on a traditional Burmese ethnic dance show during our farewell dinner. Though they were not professional dancers, the performance was fascinating and very nicely executed.